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Known as a haven for hipsters and sporting a city slogan of "Keep Austin Weird," there's so much to fascinate travelers for a week or more in the Texas state capital. The live music scene includes "Austin City Limits," and six entertainment districts in the city roll out plenty of places to party, eat and delve into Austin's eclectic culture. You can find local accommodations that make it easy to stay for a week or more at a time by offering weekly rates.

InTown Suites

Stay in apartment-style rooms at one of two InTown Suites locations in Austin, equipped with everything you'll need from a complete kitchen with a full-size refrigerator to Wi-Fi and a flat-panel TV. The Lamar Boulevard location puts you just 2 to 3 miles from ITT Technical Institute, CyberTex Institute of Technology, Concordia University, University of Texas and Austin Community College. Don't care to cook? Fill the fridge with munchies, and eat out at more than a dozen restaurants within a half-mile. The second location on Research Boulevard puts you close to the Austin Aquarium, Lakeline Mall and Pecan Creek Park.

Crossland Economy Studios

Crossland Economy Studios' Austin-West location puts you close to Lakeline Mall, where the Texas Farmer's Market each Saturday lets you stock up on fresh locally grown produce, eggs, meats, artisan bread and other culinary delights. Cook up feasts throughout the week with your finds in your in-room kitchen that comes complete with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave and all the necessary utensils. Snap some photos of your creation and share them with friends using the free hotel Wi-Fi. Bring your pet and enjoy long walks on the trail in nearby Pecan Creek Park or head to two off-leash dog parks in the area for a game of fetch. Crossland Economy Suites also has on-site laundry facilities.

WoodSpring Hotels

WoodSpring Hotels has three extended stay locations in the city of Austin and another in Round Rock, just east of the city limits. The hotel has a full-size refrigerator and freezer, full-size prep sink, microwave oven and two-burner cooktop. Although there are cupboards, dishes and cookware aren't included. Bring your own or buy a Simply Dining package at the front desk. Dogs and cats less than 80 pounds are welcome at the hotel for an extra fee. WoodSpring Suites Signature Austin South Central and Austin North I-35 locations have some ADA-compliant rooms with roll-in shower, wheelchair access throughout and a modified kitchen.

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